Agenda item

3a.    The non-public minutes of the meeting held on 21 September 2017 were approved.

Matters Arising – Baroness Scotland

The Chairman referred to the query regarding Baroness Scotland’s membership of the Policy and Resources Committee. She stated whilst the Baroness had taken a leave of absence from the House of Lords, she retains her seat in the House and was therefore still an ex-officio member on the Committee.